1 The body produces too much cortisol hormone by itself (known as âendogenousâ Cushingâs syndrome).  A person takes large amounts of steroid medication to treat conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis or eczema. This is known as âexogenousâ Cushingâs syndrome.
Deficiency. A shortage or insufficiency. The amount by which federal Income Tax due exceeds the amount reported by the taxpayer on his or her return; also, the amount owed by a taxpayer who has not filed a return.
The definition of a deficiency is something that is lacking, or something that isn't sufficient or good enough. When you do not get enough education, this is an example of something that can be seen as a deficiency when you are looking for a job. deficiency. pl. deficiency.